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Raising a child is difficult enough. Add the decision to raise that child vegan on top, and suddenly it seems like everyone you meet is an expert on pediatric nutrition. One low-hanging fruit decision you can answer right away?

The thought of bacteria in your gut probably makes you uneasy, but the reality is your digestive tract is home to millions of these organisms, and many are critical for health.These “good” bacteria, which help you digest food and keep you feeling healthy, light, and energized, are called probiotics…

If you think about it, our bodies are pretty amazing – generally speaking, the human body can create many fats it needs from alternate fats or other raw materials. However, sometimes, it can’t make them from scratch and needs a little help – this is the case for Omega-3 fatty acids…

What sounds a lot like plastic tubing is the most versatile vegan protein in existence. Textured Vegetable Protein, or TVP, are dried soy flakes and are a by-product of extracting soybean oil. They come in all different shapes and sizes, from tiny granules resembling ground meat…

When it comes to vegan proteins, soy is usually the star of the show – from tofu to tempeh to soy dogs, it’s a big part of the lifestyle, for better or for worse. But maybe you’re allergic to soy, or you want to limit your soy intake, or you simply want one more protein in your arsenal…

Seitan, a dense, chewy vegan protein made from wheat gluten, has an impressive nutritional profile – at nearly 20g of protein per 3 oz portion, it is often compared in taste and nutrition to lean meats. However, one cannot live on seitan alone…